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antibody

[ˈæntiˌbɑdi]

antibody Definition

a protein produced by the body's immune system in response to the presence of a specific antigen, such as a bacterium or virus.

Using antibody: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "antibody" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The vaccine works by stimulating the production of antibodies in the body.

  • Example

    Antibodies are used in medical research to detect and identify specific proteins.

  • Example

    The patient's blood test showed high levels of antibodies against the virus.

antibody Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for antibody

Phrases with antibody

  • an antibody produced by identical immune cells that are all clones of a unique parent cell

    Example

    Monoclonal antibodies are used in cancer treatment to target specific cancer cells.

  • polyclonal antibody

    an antibody produced by different immune cells that recognize different epitopes on the same antigen

    Example

    Polyclonal antibodies are used in medical research to detect multiple proteins in a sample.

  • a medical test that detects the presence of antibodies in a person's blood or other bodily fluid

    Example

    An antibody test can determine if a person has been infected with a particular virus in the past.

Origins of antibody

from anti- 'against' + body, coined in German as 'Antikörper'

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Summary: antibody in Brief

An 'antibody' [ˈæntiˌbɑdi] is a protein produced by the body's immune system in response to the presence of a specific antigen, such as a bacterium or virus. Antibodies are used in medical research to detect and identify specific proteins, and in vaccines to stimulate the production of antibodies in the body. Phrases like 'monoclonal antibody' and 'polyclonal antibody' refer to different types of antibodies produced by immune cells. An 'antibody test' is a medical test that detects the presence of antibodies in a person's blood or other bodily fluid.